Video games have always been a rage, right from the start of the popular culture. Everyone loves to play video games irrespective of age. Everyone enjoys getting lost in the virtual world of their video games and enjoying the intricacies that it comes with. If you are a gaming freak and follow all the games, not merely for fun but for its programming expertise, aesthetics or plot then this is the right profession for you.
The gaming industry is booming with all the possible opportunities. With current gaming devices like playstation, Xbox and Nintendo released in the market, the rise for gaming artist and designers has increased tremendously. Whatever you get yourself trained as a programmer, designer, or a graphic designer you need to have an idea of the big picture. As a game artist, you will be mainly responsible for each aspect of the complete game development process.
The main job of this person will be creating the game blueprint or design document. This will have all the possible information about artwork, sound design, programming, game plot and artwork. Game artists with experience, will head a complete team of programmers, graphic designers, music composers, animation artists and script writers working for them.
Through their design outline, they will have to make the complete design of the game. It involves everything game planning, management and making sure that every aspect of the game are going right on schedule. Once the game is completely designed, a person will have to work on the testing phase and come up with a debugging exercise for removing all the flaws.
If you have the right set of qualifications and ready to make a career as a game artist, then you will have to write a cover letter. Here is an example game artist cover letter, which you can refer to.
Employer Contact Information
Mr. Mark Harry
EA Games,
2054 Barnes Street,
Orlando, FL32822
Date: August 2, 2011
Dear Mr. Harry,
Re: Game Artist Position
As per our telephonic conversation yesterday, I am writing this letter to apply for the position of Game Artist, as advertised on www.seek.com on Friday 1 August.
Gaming is my passion, and I would like to take this opportunity for getting involved in this industry. I have completed my education in interactive course in games programming with QATNM College. During the complete course of my studies, I have developed some skills in modeling, texturing and the game mechanics as well, which you find in the attached reel of my work. You can view further examples of my work on www.monicaworks.com
My six-month internship with Zynga Games gave me excellent experience in developing games. I have honed my animation skills as a games assistant animator with a game known as Bad World, which has won the award for Best Interactive Game in Florida.
Currently, I am writing a weekly feature on the gaming industry for the Games World magazine and have got enough experience in writing for publications, which have given me a complete knowledge of the complete functioning of this industry.
If you wish to speak to them, my past employers will be happy to discuss my passion, work ethics and qualifications. I am sure that my experience, interest and skills in games will make me an asset for your organization and I am excited to get this opportunity in working with you.
Thank you so much for taking your time and considering my application and show reel. I await the opportunity for working with you and discussing my suitability for the role of an interview.
Sincerely,
Monica Bell
Your Signature
Enclosure: Resume and Show reel
Write the cover letter in the similar manner or come up with your own new ways.